Austin Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Supervisor – South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Austin•Austin, TX

7d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Water has been providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services for over 100 years, serving over 1,000,000 people across more than 548 square miles. The Walnut Creek and South Austin Regional plants treat up to 150 million gallons of sewage daily before returning it to the Colorado River, with over a billion gallons of effluent reclaimed annually for various uses. Austin Water consistently exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance. The Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Supervisor position supervises personnel in the operations and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection, water distribution systems facilities, stormwater pump stations, or remote stormwater facilities. This role requires comprehensive technical knowledge of utility operations and judgment in applying broad practices and policies to achieve results.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment.
Five (5) years of experience which were progressively responsible in water/wastewater treatment plant or wastewater collection systems facility, stormwater pump station or other process control facility.
One (1) year of experience with lead or supervisory duties.
Knowledge of operations and maintenance of stormwater pump stations, water and/or wastewater treatment plants, Water Distribution Systems, or Collection Systems.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of standard industry safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to obtain knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Ability to train others.
Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Current Texas Class C Driver License.
TCEQ Class B Wastewater License or higher.
Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres, or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.
Candidates must be able to qualify for the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program.
Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines which requires the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing ladders and working at heights of up to 200 feet and descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a required SRL body harness that supports weight as designated by work area.
Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam and a Functional (FC) strength/agility test (with or without accommodations) to be considered for this position.
A detailed, complete employment application is required.
A cover letter is required.
A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required.
You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience to include hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Experience in operations and maintenance of an activated sludge wastewater plant, 10MGD or greater.
Experience monitoring chemical feed rates and permit parameters as related to plant budget.
Experience with and understanding of industry standard safety requirements to include hazardous chemicals and/or atmospheres.
Experience reading and understanding engineering specifications and drawings as related to plant rehab and construction.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order and asset maintenance history, and basic skill level with MS Office Excel, Word & Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
If you hold an equivalent license from another state that is eligible for reciprocity from TCEQ, please note that reciprocity is required by the date of hire.

Responsibilities

Monitors, evaluates, and enforces Utility safety practices and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary.
Reviews and prioritizes projects and work activities.
Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies and procedures including Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and responds accordingly.
Monitors programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
Uses automated data systems to schedule activities; and enter, retrieve, track, analyze, and monitor data.
Reviews, analyzes, calculates, and interprets data and determines appropriate course of action.
Sets priorities for work orders and coordinates accomplishment of the work to be performed.
Orders and/or issues a variety of supplies, chemicals, and materials.
Conducts periodic checks of facility equipment.
Acts as liaison to coordinate activities with engineers, inspectors, divisions, and other City departments.
Investigates and responds to citizens' complaints and concerns.
Writes technical specifications and reports.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory duties including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
Budget management.
Assisting with planning and design of plant systems.
Communication and coordination with vendors, contractors, and other Austin Water workgroups.